During the late 1960’s came the first baby Ferrari in a long line of illustrious entry level models, the mid engined Dino. Evolving into the V8-engined 308 by 1975, 328’s and 348’s continued the baby Ferrari’s reputation for pretty design and spirited performance. F355’s were the fifth incarnations and from May 1994, offered as either a fixed head Berlinetta or targa-topped GTS. These were joined by the Spider 12 months later while from 1997.
The F355’s task was to be faster and easier to handle on the limit, the latter having been a regular bone of contention with 348 road testers. There was a new electronic damper control system that fed information on road speed, brake pressure, suspension loadings and steering into a computer that decided exactly how firm the dampers needed to be.
Also very impressive was a new engine that could boast the highest output of any normally aspirated road car unit in history to that date, output was 380bhp at 8250rpm. Needless to say, the F355 was an exceptional performer, 0-60 in just 4.6 seconds and a 185mph top speed having been a quantum leap on the 348. Launched at the Geneva Salon during May 1994, the F355 caused a sensation and orders came flooding in. The 355 is already a modern classic, it is widely regarded as the last classically pretty mid-engined Ferrari and as such values have slowly began to rise.
This low-mileage, UK-delivered right-hand-drive example was specified in the iconic colour combination of Rosso Corsa over tan hide. The car is accompanied by a fully documented UK service history prior to its import to Australia by the current owner.
Since arriving in Australia, the car has received significant servicing and improvements, carried out first by Cavallino Motorsport, followed by further work undertaken by our workshop at McIntosh Autofarm. In total, more than $45,000 has been invested in maintenance and upgrades, resulting in what may be one of the finest examples currently available on the market today.
Currently stored at our secure facility, the car is available for immediate inspection and can be registered on either standard or historic plates in your state.